Mother and Child
Maddy Prior
Oh, why do you laugh so loud? said the mother to her child
To stop myself from crying, the child replied
Then why do you cry all night? said the mother to her child
To stop my laughter waking you, the child replied
Oh, where are all your friends from school? said the mother to her child
All married or after mortgages, the child replied
Oh, why do you not marry? said the mother to her child
Because bceause because, the child replied
Why not marry and have children? said the mother to her child
You ask too many questions, the child replied
But it's only because I love you, said the mother to her child
That's why I cannot answer, the child replied